Forest NB - Forêt NB

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Avez-vous vu notre mini-infographie dans le numéro spécial Forêts de l'Acadie Nouvelle d'aujourd'hui ? Il s'agit d'un petit échantillon de certains travaux que nous avons réalisés sur l'impact économique du secteur forestier du Nouveau-Brunswick. Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici : https://www.forestnb.com/fr/archives/sylviculture-et-economie/une-nouvelle-infographie-illustre-limpact-du-secteur-forestier-du-nouveau-brunswick-au-dela-des-redevances/

06/02/2026

Built from the ground up right here in northern New Brunswick, the Landrich Harvester is a great example of local innovation in the forestry sector. In this interview, Chief Engineer and Director of Operations Yves-Michel Thibeault takes us inside the story of the Landrich Harvester, a purpose-built machine for modern forestry operations.

Watch the full interview linked in the comments!

ALPA Equipment Ltd.

A.L.P.A. Equipment Ltd.

06/01/2026

In case you missed it, the applications are open for our annual Ernie Strickland Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is open to family members of Forest NB's member companies and applications are due by July 31st.

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Pour rappel, les candidatures pour la bourse commémorative annuelle Ernie Strickland sont ouvertes. Cette bourse est ouverte aux membres de la famille des entreprises membres de Forêt NB et les candidatures doivent être soumises avant le 31 juillet.

We are pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Forest NB Family Strickland Scholarship are open!

Forest NB has awarded the Ernie Strickland Memorial Scholarship annually since 1998 to forest sector family member. This memorial scholarship honours Ernie Strickland, who was an instructor at the Maritime Forest Ranger School and a dedicated volunteer to the forestry sector.

This scholarship is open to a Family Member or Employee working for a Forest NB producing (Licensee/Sub Licensee) member.

You can find full details and application process on our website. Applications are due by July 31st, 2026. https://www.forestnb.com/archives/uncategorized/calling-all-current-and-future-forestry-students-the-2026-ernie-strickland-scholarship-applications-are-open/
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Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer que les candidatures pour la bourse d'études familiale Strickland de Forêt NB 2026 sont ouvertes !

Forêt NB décerne chaque année depuis 1998 la bourse commémorative Ernie Strickland à un membre de la famille du secteur forestier. Cette bourse commémorative rend hommage à Ernie Strickland, qui était instructeur à l'École des gardes forestiers des Maritimes et bénévole dévoué au secteur forestier.
Cette bourse est ouverte à un membre de la famille ou à un employé travaillant pour un membre producteur de Forêt NB (titulaire de permis ou sous-licence).
Vous trouverez tous les détails et la procédure de candidature sur notre site web.

La date limite de candidature est le 31 juillet 2026. https://www.forestnb.com/fr/archives/uncategorized-fr/bourse2026/

05/29/2026

Forest NB was pleased to attend Opportunities NB’s Strategic Diversification: Navigating Global Shifts session and continue the conversation around market exploration, diversification, and growth opportunities.

Congratulations to all the award winners at the 2026 !

05/28/2026

Aujourd'hui, les élèves du programme d'immersion française en biologie des écoles secondaires de Fredericton et de Leo Hayes ont eu l'occasion de se joindre à des chercheurs de la forêt de recherche d'Acadia.

Guidés à travers une grande variété de peuplements forestiers faisant l'objet d'un essai d'éclaircie commerciale, les élèves ont pu découvrir concrètement la recherche forestière. Ils ont ainsi pu se mouiller les pieds, explorer de véritables sites de recherche et, nous l'espérons, apprendre quelques notions sur la gestion forestière, le travail de terrain et les principes scientifiques qui sous-tendent les forêts du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Un grand merci à Philip-Edouard, Emily et Rosanna du Service canadien des forêts – Ressources naturelles Canada pour avoir organisé cette visite et partagé leur passion et leur expertise avec les élèves. Merci également aux Centres d'excellence du Nouveau-Brunswick pour leur soutien tout au long de notre semaine d'activités sur le thème de la foresterie!

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Today, French Immersion Biology students from Fredericton High School and Leo Hayes High School had the opportunity to join researchers at the Acadia Research Forest.

Students were guided through a wide variety of forest stands that are part of a commercial thinning intensity trial, giving them a unique, hands-on look into forestry research. Along the way, they got their feet wet, explored real research sites, and hopefully learned a thing or two about forest management, field work, and the science behind New Brunswick’s forests.

Thank you to Philip-Edouard, Emily, and Rosanna from the Canadian Forest Service - Natural Resources Canada for hosting the tour and sharing your passion and expertise with the students. Thanks again to the New Brunswick Centres Of Excellence for their support through our forestry-themed week of experiences!

05/27/2026

Yesterday, a number of Forestry 110 students from Sussex Regional High had the opportunity to get outside to learn about a variety of sylvicultural practices in a mix of stands, trying their hand at measuring density, aging with increment bores, practicing tree identification, and much more. Students visited a pre-commercial thinning operation, a stand planted around 30 years ago, and selective harvest stand where they learned what products each type of tree would be transformed into, and where they'd be headed across the province.

A sincere thank you to Chris and the team at the Southern New Brunswick Forest Products Marketing Board for facilitating the tour and giving the students great hands-on learning opportunities and to the New Brunswick Centres Of Excellence for their continued partnership through our week of forestry events across the province!

05/22/2026

On behalf of Forest NB and our members, we extend our sincere condolences to Robert’s family, friends, and the colleagues of the larger J.D. Irving family.

Robert will be remembered as a devoted family man, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and respected businessman whose contributions to New Brunswick and beyond were significant. His legacy of leadership, generosity, and commitment to community will continue to be felt by many. Our thoughts are with Robert’s family and all those at J.D. Irving during this difficult time.

Irving family announces the passing of Robert K. Irving

It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert Kenneth Irving mark his passing today in Moncton, New Brunswick, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Read the full obituary here: https://www.jdirving.com/en/newsroom/Irving-family-announces-the-passing-of-Robert-K-Irving/

05/22/2026

Forest NB has released a new baseline assessment focused on market diversification opportunities for New Brunswick’s forest products sector, marking an important step in coordinated efforts to strengthen the sector’s resilience, competitiveness, and long-term growth.

The report, "Market Diversification of the New Brunswick Forest Products Sector: Baseline Assessment", provides a foundation for practical next steps to help New Brunswick forest sector companies better understand market opportunities, strengthen export readiness, and pursue new partnerships in Canada and abroad.

Read the full media release: https://www.forestnb.com/archives/media_releases/diversificationstudy/

05/21/2026

Forest NB had the pleasure of hosting Secretary of State Wayne Long and Minister Jean-Claude JC D'Amours, député / MLA today at the Hugh John Flemming Forestry Complex for a joint announcement of federal funding for tariff-impacted workers. This partnership will provide $13.8 million over three years, invested through the new Canada–New Brunswick Workforce Tariff Response to support workers in the softwood lumber, mining, construction and transportation sectors, as well as other directly and indirectly tariff-affected industries. This new funding will help over 1,500 workers in New Brunswick build new skills and seize emerging opportunities.

“Forest NB welcomes this agreement as an important step toward supporting workers and businesses affected by ongoing tariff uncertainty,” said Kim Allen, the organization’s executive director. “New Brunswick’s forest sector is highly exposed to global trade pressures, and the impacts are felt not only by companies, but by workers, families and communities across the province. By investing in upskilling and retraining in direct collaboration with employers, government is helping to protect jobs today while strengthening the skilled workforce our sector needs now and into the future.”

Read the full release here: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/governments-of-canada-and-new-brunswick-partner-to-support-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-the-workforce0.html